Kate Ashfield (born 28 May 1972) is an English actress and screenwriter, who has appeared in stage, TV and film roles, most famously in her role as Liz in the 2004
zombie comedy ''
Shaun of the Dead''. She is the co-writer of the 2017 TV series ''
Born to Kill''.
Early life
Ashfield was born on 28 May 1972 in Birmingham England. Her interest in acting started at an early age, and she later pursued her passion by studying drama at Rose Bruford College.
Career
Ashfield's acting profession began in the nineties. She appeared in numerous theatre, TV series and movies, including ''
Shaun of the Dead'', ''Secrets & Lies'' and ''
Sanditon''.
In 2004, Ashfield won the Best Actress award at the
British Independent Film Awards
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for her role in the movie ''
Late Night Shopping''. She has also received rewards for her performances in ''
This Little Life'', ''
The Baker'' and ''
Line of Duty''. In addition to her acting on screen, Ashfield has appeared in several stage productions, including ''
Blasted'' and ''
Shopping and F**cking''.
Filmography
Awards and nominations
She has won three awards out of eight nominations:
*2000
British Independent Film Awards
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, Best Actress, ''The Low Down'' – nominee
*2001 British Independent Film Awards, Best Actress, ''
Late Night Shopping'' – winner
*2001
Berlin International Film Festival
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Shooting Stars Award, Actress – winner
*2003 British Independent Film Awards, Best Actress, ''
This Little Life'' – nominee
*2004
Royal Television Society
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, Best Female Actor, ''This Little Life'' – winner
*2005
Empire Awards, Best British Actress, ''
Shaun of the Dead'' – nominee
*2017
British Screenwriters’ Awards, Best Crime Writing on Television (Series/Single Drama), ''Born to Kill'' – nominee
*2018
BAFTA Cymru Awards, Best Television Drama, ''Born to Kill'' – nominee
References
External links
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1972 births
Living people
Comedians from Greater Manchester
English women comedians
Alumni of Rose Bruford College
English film actresses
English television actresses
English stage actresses
English voice actresses
People educated at King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Girls
People educated at King Edward VI Five Ways
Actresses from Oldham
20th-century English actresses
21st-century English actresses